Commission proposal to comprehensively ban bisphenol A (BPA) makes progress
European Union
Nov 29, 2024
A Commission proposal is in the process of being adopted, comprehensively banning bisphenol A (BPA) and other harmful bisphenols in food contact materials. That’s a further step in protecting EU citizens from exposure to hazardous chemicals, and for the European Commission, it’s the culmination of years of work.
Jonathan Briggs, Legal Officer at DG SANTE, comments:
In addition to the continued implementation of current legislation, including rules to ensure the safety of recycled plastic materials which has been a recent major achievement, we are currently working on a revision of the entire food contact materials legislation. The aim is to simplify the legislation, provide more clarity on rules concerning the safety of all food contact materials placed on the market across the EU – thus harmonising the rules for many more materials than just plastic (as is the case today), making it easier for businesses to ensure compliance, and ultimately improving consumer health protection.
We have already consulted on some broad options in a roadmap including further restrictions on harmful chemicals. The revision also aims to complement and provide better coherence with other chemicals and consumer products legislation as well as support more innovative and sustainable solutions to food contact materials.
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